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Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB) vs Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 4 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB) 21Points
Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X
Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)

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Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)} 21 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB) vs Pixel 4 XL (128GB)} 5 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128GB (110GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.		vsUFS 2.1
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)3%
Lighter		vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details		vsHDR8
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.		vs90Hz
+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP120%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 10.5MP27%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer		vsAndroid 13
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster		vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4575 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3700 mAh
+27W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.		vs18W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9%
Thinner
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+534 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"vs+6.3"2%
Larger screen
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
33 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / P-OLED
16 million
Dual-LED flash
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
ModelPixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 GPJ41Google Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-US
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/202310/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus		Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Display typeOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		HDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUNona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)		AnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1		128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE		LTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE		Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF		(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion		feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4575 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0		18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging		Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
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☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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